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Security report for offene-werkstaetten.org

Verbund Offener Werkstätten · Other · Germany

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers and GDPR outside view.

Security score

58/100

Risk levelMedium

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

Verbund Offener Werkstätten operates as a non-profit network of open workshops in Germany, providing shared access to craft and digital fabrication resources. The website serves as a community hub offering workshop search, membership information, and educational content. The organization targets individuals interested in maker culture and collaborative craftsmanship. Technically, the website employs modern JavaScript libraries such as Swiper.js and SweetAlert2, with accessibility features via Eye-Able scripts, hosted by a reputable German provider. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms in place, though improvements are recommended in DNSSEC and security headers. No critical vulnerabilities or blocking mechanisms were detected, indicating a trustworthy and accessible platform.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

4 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…
  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
95
Security headers
30
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
53
Average
58

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
1
Employees
0
Customers
1
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
0%

1 subdomain affected

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The organization holds a niche position within the maker and open workshop community in Germany, leveraging partnerships with entities like Anstiftung and CoWiki. Its business model centers on community membership and resource sharing rather than commercial sales. The website's content and structure support engagement and growth within this sector. The presence of a blog and event information suggests active community involvement and knowledge dissemination. The lack of direct contact emails or phone numbers on the homepage indicates a preference for controlled communication channels, likely via contact forms.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level with HTTPS and cookie consent implemented. However, the absence of DNSSEC and explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options represents areas for enhancement. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies are published, which could improve transparency and readiness. The use of third-party accessibility scripts and analytics is minimal and privacy-conscious. Overall, the security posture aligns with a small non-profit but could benefit from formalized policies and technical hardening.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement standard security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options) to mitigate common web attacks.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve trust and preparedness.
  4. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Continue enhancing accessibility and privacy compliance to maintain high user trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Verbund Offener Werkstätten
Description
Verbund Offener Werkstätten is a network of open workshops offering shared access to craft, digital fabrication, and technology resources. It promotes sharing knowledge, tools, machines, and materials. The site encourages finding local workshops or becoming a member of the network.
Key services
Workshop directory and search, Membership in the network, Information and resources for workshop operators, Blog and news updates, Events and projects
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Swiper.js, SweetAlert2, Eye-Able accessibility scripts
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner present
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Umami
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Umami
Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
good
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is primarily in German with some English navigation options.
  3. No explicit privacy or security policy pages beyond basic privacy and cookie notices.
  4. No visible contact emails or phone numbers on the homepage; contact likely via contact page.
  5. Use of accessibility tools (Eye-Able) indicates attention to inclusive design.
  6. No visible forms on homepage; membership and login handled via separate pages.
  7. Social media presence on Facebook and Flickr.
  8. No explicit security headers detected in HTML content; likely set at server level or missing.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a custom or less common CMS with modern JavaScript libraries for UI components and accessibility. Hosting is stable with a reputable German registrar and hosting provider. Performance is moderate with no obvious issues, and mobile optimization is good. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and structured navigation. The use of Eye-Able scripts indicates a commitment to accessibility. However, the lack of visible security headers and DNSSEC suggests some technical debt in security best practices. Analytics usage is minimal and privacy-respecting, using Umami instead of more invasive trackers.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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